Council meetings now starting at 6:30 p.m.

Burlington city council meetings will now begin at 6:30 p.m., 30 minutes earlier than the traditional 7 p.m. start time.

Historically, standing committees (Development and Infrastructure, Budget and Corporate Services, and Community Services) would meet at 6:30 p.m., while council meetings began at 7 p.m.

“Two separate start times can be confusing for residents,” said Grant Bivol, manager of committee services. “Starting council and standing committee meetings at 6:30 p.m. makes it easier and more convenient for everybody, particularly members of the public who are unfamiliar with the city’s three-week meeting cycle.”

The council-approved change takes effect on with the first council meeting of the year, on Jan. 28, 2013.

To see a complete list of council and standing committee meetings, click here.